unsinkable Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 She died over 20 years ago (three years after my dad died.) Some birthdays are tougher than others. Seventy seems like such a milestone that it hurts very much to even think of her. My mom had black curly hair and hazel eyes that looked green most of the time. She smelled like freckles. She had a beautiful smile. She loved the Mets (probably because my dad loved the Yankees.) She was a nurse. Nothing medically related phased her. She called me poochie. She still let me sit on her lap, even when I was a teenager. She loved her Irish heritage. Our last meal together was corned beef and cabbage. She could get along with anyone. She was a people watcher. She loved Motown. She loved to dance. She lived in Miami during the Cuban Missle Crisis and didn't even know it was happening until she was older. She once bet my (future) dad she could quit her job in the morning and get a new one before night time and she did! I really miss her.:crying: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdWTMer Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 I'm so sorry Unsinkable! There are no words. :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy in Ky Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 :grouphug: My mom would be turning 71 this coming December. She died 4 years ago next month. She was my best friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 ((((unsinkable)))) My mother would have been 74. She passed away 10 years ago come October. I miss her every day. It's a sad club to be in. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazakaal Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 (((unsinkable))) I'm so sorry. My heart aches for you. But how lucky you are that you have such happy memories of her. Cherish those. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ma23peas Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 If you can find the strength, make a journal for your children writing down all the moments you can remember, her laugh, what made her made, what made her love, and make notes of how they remind you of her! It will be a treasure with no price in the future!! Enjoy those thoughts today....and everyday. Tara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRAAB Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 What a beautiful tribute to your mom. We never quit missing. My mom passed away 7 yrs. ago. My heart aches with missing her. You're in my thoughts and prayers. Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB in NJ Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 I'm so sorry. What you wrote is really beautiful. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 (((unsinkable))), I'm sorry. That was a beautiful tribute to your mom. She sounds like a really neat lady. My mom's birthday just passed a few days ago. She would have been 69 this year - she died in 2002. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagnfun Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 She died over 20 years ago (three years after my dad died.) Some birthdays are tougher than others. Seventy seems like such a milestone that it hurts very much to even think of her. My mom had black curly hair and hazel eyes that looked green most of the time. She smelled like freckles. She had a beautiful smile. She loved the Mets (probably because my dad loved the Yankees.) She was a nurse. Nothing medically related phased her. She called me poochie. She still let me sit on her lap, even when I was a teenager. She loved her Irish heritage. Our last meal together was corned beef and cabbage. She could get along with anyone. She was a people watcher. She loved Motown. She loved to dance. She lived in Miami during the Cuban Missle Crisis and didn't even know it was happening until she was older. She once bet my (future) dad she could quit her job in the morning and get a new one before night time and she did! What a wonderful post... Thank you for sharing... :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmac Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 I'm sorry, I don't know what to say. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthwestMom Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 My mom would have been 81 this year. She was the BEST mom in the world, I miss her every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted September 25, 2008 Author Share Posted September 25, 2008 You are all so sweet. I kind of overwhelmed myself by writing all that. But it has been a week and I am feeling better. It is a strange, sad club...the club of motherless daughters (anyone else read that book?). I feel for you ladies who had your moms into adulthood and then they died. I think of all those decades of memories... Anyway, hugs to you all. Thanks again for the kind words. They mean so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BamaTanya Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 She sounds like one terrific lady! I'm so sorry you had to say good-bye so early. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RanchGirl Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Just read this a year later, so sweet. I need to give my Mom an extra hug today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: I'm so sorry you're feeling so sad. My mom died last year on October 13th, and this year has been so hard for me, but I'm comforted to know that she lived a long and happy life and passed away peacefully. Your poor mom died so young, and I feel so sad, thinking of all of the great times the two of you should have had together. Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: I know exactly how you feel, and I'm so sorry we're in the same sad club. ;-( I'm sorry, too, for the people who didn't have the kind of relationship with their mothers that you and I did, that we should still be missing our mothers all these many years later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Peace to you! :grouphug: It's VERY hard. Sorry for your loss. My Mom passed away 21 years ago next month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Fairy Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Hugs to all who are missing their dear mothers. :grouphug: Unsinkable, your mother sounds like she was a wonderful woman! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzyfizzle Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 :grouphug: Many thoughts and cyber hugs for you.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthwestMom Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 You never get over the loss of your mom. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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